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Design Psychology: How to Create Happy Homes Using Scents

Our sense of smell elicits strong emotional reactions and trigger powerful memories, whether we're consciously aware of it or not. Scents and Feelings Our olfactory system sends a chemical message about the scents around us through the limbic part of our brain, which is the oldest part of our brain. In seconds, that message is telegraphed to our central nervous system, which, in turn, controls how our body functions and how we feel about those smells. Scents also influence the temperature we feel emotionally. For instance, a grass matting floor covering has a pleasant scent, and makes us feel cooler, while the aroma of fresh baked bread creates a warm feeling of being loved. Marine scents, such as salty sea air, refresh us, while spice and wood scents bring warm thoughts. The Evolution of Aromatherapy The ancient civilizations of Arabia, Babylon, China, Egypt, Greece, India, and Rome all used the aromas of scented plants, flowers, and woods to heal and protect. Religious and spiritual ceremonies have used aromas to arouse mankind’s deeply spiritual nature from the dawn of time. Today, the science of aromatherapy, which is a holistic healing practice, uses essential oils and herbs, to treat stress-related illnesses, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive ailments, and even skin problems. The Effects of Scent on Emotions Essential oils influence our emotions within seconds of inhalation. For instance, clary sage stimulates the thalamus to release a hormone called encephalon, a neurochemical that creates a sense of euphoria and provides pain relief. Lavender and chamomile fuel the release of serotonin, which has a calming effect on fear, stress, aggravation, or insomnia. Scents activate the deep part of the brain, where memories are stored. You can recreate pleasant memories and share them with your family and friends through the use of smells. For instance, my mother often baked a cake just before we kids arrived home from school. Now that I've grown up, we don't eat as much cake in our home, but sharing a vanilla scent with my children often prompts them to share stories about their grandmother. Smells are a powerful link with the memories of our past. My mother used to tell me stories of her grandmother, whose home smelled like baked cinnamon rolls in the morning and exotic, tangy spices in the evening. The sense of smell, a potent tool in Interior Design Psychology, brings a feeling of harmony and serenity to any room in a home. Embrace the scents you love and those that conjure pleasant memories, and make the use of scent an integral part of your overall design plan. Copyright (c) 2004 by Jeanette J. Fisher This Article Was Written By: Jeanette Joy Fisher
Professor Jeanette Fisher, author of Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars, Joy to the Home, and other books teaches Real Estate Investing and Design Psychology. For more articles, tips, reports, newsletters, and sales flyer template, see www.doghousetodollhousefordollars.com/pages/5/index.htm Article Source: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/diy Please Rate this Article # of Ratings = 2 \| Rating = 3/5 Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Interior Decorating Articles Via RSS! Additional Articles From - Home \| Interior Decorating The Major Cork Flooring Advantages \| Cork Floors - By : Lara Newcomb Carpet Flooring Is The Best Solution For Your Interior Design! - By : Lara Newcomb Decor and Furniture Ideas for Bathrooms - By : Amanda Somers Indoor Furniture-Bedroom - By : Amanda Somers Storage Cabinets Buying Guide - By : Amanda Somers Decorating your Bedroom with Platform Bed \| Bedrooms \| Beds - By : Amanda Somers Tables Buying Guide - By : Amanda Somers Designer Accessories Buying Guide \| Home Decor - By : Amanda Somers Get Your Dream Dining Room with the Right Furniture Pieces - Dining Rooms - By : Amanda Somers Office Furniture Buyers Guide - Home Offices - By : Amanda Somers Free Landscaping Ideas Free Landscaping Pictures Directory Pictures Of Backyard Landscaping Buy Landscape Fabric Backyard Landscaping Ideas Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Landscaping Plan Landscaping Plans Lawn Care